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Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Lead - Serving & Pipelines SME to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
This role designs, architects, and leads end-to-end AI and machine-learning model serving operations across all WDP classification enclaves, owning the full lifecycle of automated model pipelines-from scan and validation through cross-domain promotion and production release-to ensure scalable, secure, and mission-ready AI capability delivery across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Designs, architects, and leads end-to-end AI and machine-learning model serving operations across Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret enclaves supporting mission analysts, operational planners, and senior decision makers.
• Builds and maintains automated data and model pipelines that scan, validate, package, and deploy model artifacts into production environments using enterprise tools such as Kubernetes, Argo Workflows, GitLab CI, Sonatype, and automated security scanning suites.
• Integrates test and evaluation checkpoints into deployment pathways to validate mission readiness, performance reliability, and adherence to engineering and cybersecurity best practices before models enter operational use.
• Implements serving endpoint configurations, proxy patterns, and access control integrations for scalable, secure, and auditable model consumption across the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration Platform.
• Maintains an enterprise model catalog and model-zoo interface providing users with structured discovery, metadata access, and controlled onboarding workflows.
• Coordinates cross-domain model promotions using approved transfer mechanisms to deliver synchronized releases across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Establishes standardized release processes for multi-enclave deployments supporting ten to thirty model and service releases per month.
• Integrates external model provider services-including commercial foundation model platforms-to expand mission-aligned model availability via secure application programming interfaces.
• Leads troubleshooting and Tier-4 support activities for model serving, deployment infrastructure, and production pipelines.
• Produces engineering artifacts, architecture diagrams, and operational reports that advance reliability, accelerate release velocity, strengthen mission assurance, and increase adoption of enterprise artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Minimum 12 years of experience designing, operating, and leading AI/ML model serving operations and automated deployment pipelines within classified or federal multi-enclave environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with container orchestration and pipeline tooling-including Kubernetes, Argo Workflows, GitLab CI, and Sonatype-with a proven ability to build automated scan, validate, and deploy workflows for model artifacts at enterprise scale.
• Proven experience engineering and governing cross-domain model promotion workflows, including coordination of synchronized multi-enclave releases across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS at high release cadence.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement AI/ML model serving endpoints, API proxy configurations, and access control frameworks that support scalable and auditable model consumption across classification boundaries.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Desired Skills
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Prior experience integrating commercial foundation model platforms and external AI provider services into classified environments via secure APIs, including governance of associated model metadata, access controls, and usage policies.
• Familiarity with enterprise model zoo and model catalog design, including structured user discovery workflows, model onboarding governance, and lifecycle management practices aligned with DoW AI/ML serving requirements.
• Prior experience working within Platform One or Cloud One environments, including hardened artifact packaging, enclave-parity pipeline design, and pipeline compliance standards relevant to DoW software factory operations.
• Track record of driving high-velocity, high-reliability release operations-targeting sub-24-hour AI/ML model deployment times and cross-domain query response times under 200 milliseconds-across production multi-enclave environments.
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Lead - Serving & Pipelines SME to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
This role designs, architects, and leads end-to-end AI and machine-learning model serving operations across all WDP classification enclaves, owning the full lifecycle of automated model pipelines-from scan and validation through cross-domain promotion and production release-to ensure scalable, secure, and mission-ready AI capability delivery across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Designs, architects, and leads end-to-end AI and machine-learning model serving operations across Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret enclaves supporting mission analysts, operational planners, and senior decision makers.
• Builds and maintains automated data and model pipelines that scan, validate, package, and deploy model artifacts into production environments using enterprise tools such as Kubernetes, Argo Workflows, GitLab CI, Sonatype, and automated security scanning suites.
• Integrates test and evaluation checkpoints into deployment pathways to validate mission readiness, performance reliability, and adherence to engineering and cybersecurity best practices before models enter operational use.
• Implements serving endpoint configurations, proxy patterns, and access control integrations for scalable, secure, and auditable model consumption across the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration Platform.
• Maintains an enterprise model catalog and model-zoo interface providing users with structured discovery, metadata access, and controlled onboarding workflows.
• Coordinates cross-domain model promotions using approved transfer mechanisms to deliver synchronized releases across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Establishes standardized release processes for multi-enclave deployments supporting ten to thirty model and service releases per month.
• Integrates external model provider services-including commercial foundation model platforms-to expand mission-aligned model availability via secure application programming interfaces.
• Leads troubleshooting and Tier-4 support activities for model serving, deployment infrastructure, and production pipelines.
• Produces engineering artifacts, architecture diagrams, and operational reports that advance reliability, accelerate release velocity, strengthen mission assurance, and increase adoption of enterprise artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Minimum 12 years of experience designing, operating, and leading AI/ML model serving operations and automated deployment pipelines within classified or federal multi-enclave environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with container orchestration and pipeline tooling-including Kubernetes, Argo Workflows, GitLab CI, and Sonatype-with a proven ability to build automated scan, validate, and deploy workflows for model artifacts at enterprise scale.
• Proven experience engineering and governing cross-domain model promotion workflows, including coordination of synchronized multi-enclave releases across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS at high release cadence.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement AI/ML model serving endpoints, API proxy configurations, and access control frameworks that support scalable and auditable model consumption across classification boundaries.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Desired Skills
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Prior experience integrating commercial foundation model platforms and external AI provider services into classified environments via secure APIs, including governance of associated model metadata, access controls, and usage policies.
• Familiarity with enterprise model zoo and model catalog design, including structured user discovery workflows, model onboarding governance, and lifecycle management practices aligned with DoW AI/ML serving requirements.
• Prior experience working within Platform One or Cloud One environments, including hardened artifact packaging, enclave-parity pipeline design, and pipeline compliance standards relevant to DoW software factory operations.
• Track record of driving high-velocity, high-reliability release operations-targeting sub-24-hour AI/ML model deployment times and cross-domain query response times under 200 milliseconds-across production multi-enclave environments.
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
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